2005 Suzuki Jimny 1.3L Petrol · SM55 DLU
2005 Suzuki Jimny (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 61,920 miles. MOT expired on 28 Nov 2023. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI JIMNY
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 61,920 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM55 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/11/2023
- 61,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SM55 DLU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Suzuki Jimny (SM55 DLU) between April 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 28 November 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Body insecure (6.2.2 (a) (i))”.
SM55 DLU Mileage History
- 05/04/202256,277 mi
- 08/04/202256,311 mi+34 mi
- 15/11/202257,397 mi+1,086 mi
- 29/11/202257,407 mi+10 mi
- 28/11/202361,920 mi+4,513 mi
Average of roughly 3,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Jimny (Gen 3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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